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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation, beginning his speech by extending Eidul Fitr greetings to the Pakistani people.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the nation, beginning his speech by extending Eidul Fitr greetings to the Pakistani people.

BRS legislators staged a protest and walked out during the Telangana Budget session, displaying 'debt cards' and demanding that the ruling Congress party fulfill its election promises.

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi, on Wednesday, called the resignation of senior Congress leader and Nagaon Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi "unfortunate".

In the list of candidates announced on March 17, Trinamool Congress has dropped around 74 legislators and shifted another 15 MLA to different constituencies

The Bihar Congress has asked three truant MLAs to explain their absence during the Rajya Sabha polling, which led to the defeat of the Mahagathbandhan candidate, with the MLAs alleging the State Congress chief told them to skip voting.


Congress MLAs raised slogans of “vote chor, gaddi chhod” and stormed the well of the House
A political row has intensified between the Congress and BJP over alleged bribery in Rajya Sabha polls, with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar accusing the BJP of attempting to carry out horse trading of Congress's Odisha MLAs, who were reportedly staying at a Bengaluru resort.
Party-wise analysis showed that 92 out of 223 MLAs (41%) from the Trinamool Congress and 42 out of 64 MLAs (66%) from the BJP have declared criminal cases

Karnataka Speaker Khader adjourned the Assembly, expressing frustration over the government's failure to provide answers to questions posed by MLAs, questioning how legislative proceedings could continue.

A report on AAP's education reforms in Punjab highlighted progress but questioned MLAs' trust in government schools. Separately, low interest in government schools in Phase-III has led to an extended application deadline as NGOs and private schools show little interest.

Hours before Rajya Sabha polling, AIMIM announced its decision to vote for the RJD candidate, with the RJD relying on AIMIM and BSP MLAs to secure seats.
Two legislators speak on the need to shun political rivalry after elections and join hands, even with arch rivals, to take the State forward in terms of development

A hotel in Kufri has been converted into a fortress for Haryana Congress MLAs, with three dozen police personnel providing security.

Congress Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Haryana have been moved from a hotel in Kufri to an undisclosed location in anticipation of the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls.

The MLAs said they would visit New Delhi by the end of the month, after the Budget session of the Assembly concludes on March 27, to press their demand before the party leadership
A new candidate will replace Alathur’s sitting MLA K.D. Prasenan, who has completed two terms

The Telangana Assembly Speaker has dismissed disqualification petitions against Nagender and Kadiyam Srihari, clearing all 10 MLAs involved in the case, a decision that the BRS party has criticized as an assault on democracy.

The Arunachal Pradesh assembly condemned racism faced by people from India's Northeast region, with MLAs demanding the implementation of a stringent law to address such discrimination.


MLAs in the Haryana Budget Session raised critical issues concerning infrastructure, health, and employment, with the government outlining its plans.
Members of the Legislative Assembly have united to call for an end to the ongoing land dispute in Simhachalam.
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The partry’s Central Election Committee is set to review the initial list of candidates next week. The KPCC has submitted a list featuring several incumbent MLAs and prominent figures. With Congress planning to contest at least 60 constituencies, the party faces critical decisions on candidate selections, particularly in Palakkad.

The Leader of Opposition in Uttar Pradesh comments on the ongoing tussle between MLAs and officials, stating the problem is worse at district, tehsil, and thana levels.

Gujarat MLAs are joining forces to promote natural farming through branding, marketing, and certification efforts.

The Chhattisgarh government informed the Assembly that 66 inmates have died in state jails since January 2025, with the custodial death of tribal leader Jeevan Thakur triggering an uproar and questions from opposition MLAs.

Satish Jarkiholi has stated that the demand for a Dalit Chief Minister is natural, clarifying that it does not imply Siddaramaiah should be unseated and that new MLAs seeking Cabinet berths is also acceptable.
Opposition MLAs protested at Vidhan Bhavan, demanding the ouster of Minister Zirwal following bribery allegations in his department, with Zirwal stating he would resign if linked to the accused clerk.

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has reiterated his offer to BJP leaders in Uttar Pradesh to join his party with 100 MLAs and become the Chief Minister, while current CM Yogi Adityanath is out of the country.

Six BJD MLAs have been issued notices by their party regarding their votes in the recent Rajya Sabha elections, where the BJP secured two seats and an independent candidate backed by them won a third, leaving the BJD with only one.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expanded his cabinet by inducting five new MLAs, bringing the state cabinet to its maximum strength of 12 ministers, with the new ministers taking their oath.

A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms indicates that nearly 70% of sitting MLAs in Kerala have declared criminal cases against themselves, and more than half are crorepatis (millionaires).

Opposition MLAs in Himachal Pradesh have submitted a breach of privilege motion against Chief Minister Sukhu, who has reportedly hit back at the allegations.


The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has issued show cause notices to six of its Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) for voting against the party's official decision during the recent Rajya Sabha polls.


Speaker UT Khader adjourned the assembly due to the government's failure to answer many lawmakers' questions, prompting criticism and calls for accountability.

Congress MLAs in an Indian state assembly reported their microphones were switched off when they attempted to question the government on issues including law and order, drugs, illegal mining, and OPS.
A Delhi Police inspector's video alleging political interference in releasing criminals has sparked controversy. The officer claimed offenders were freed due to intervention from public representatives. Delhi Police has denied these claims, calling the remarks irresponsible. The inspector has been removed from his post and transferred as disciplinary action. Police stated they operate strictly by law without external influence.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu hosted a luncheon for Haryana Congress MLAs as they prepared to travel to Kasauli, indicating political discussions or strategy meetings.

CPI(M) is fielding all its incumbent MLAs, except in Koyilandy. Seat-sharing talks are reportedly in the final stages in the UDF and NDA.

BJP MLAs convened for a strategy meeting that also included a training session for first-time legislators, indicating preparations for upcoming political activities or legislative sessions.

All political parties are conducting mock-poll training for their MLAs to ensure that their votes are not rejected

The Congress had summoned all its 14 MLAs to Bhubaneswar on Thursday night, and then moved eight of them to a resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru.

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The United Democratic Front (UDF) is grappling with a seat-sharing dispute in Kottayam, with consensus elusive on five seats despite four sitting MLAs poised for re-election.
Opposition Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Bengaluru have raised concerns regarding a drone survey of properties, with a BJP member claiming it has caused panic among residents.

The AIUDF has released its initial list of nine candidates for the upcoming Assam elections, which includes three sitting MLAs, a former Congress legislator, and a minority students' body president.
Members of the Nagaland Assembly have expressed significant concern regarding the criteria used for the recruitment of police constables. The discussion highlighted potential issues with the current selection process.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has instructed its MLAs to set up big screens to broadcast a live announcement regarding a new women's cash scheme.

The Andhra Pradesh Assembly has passed a resolution to achieve the 'Atmanirbhar Viksit Bharat - Swarnandhra Vision by 2047', with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urging MLAs to contribute to the mission.

Three suspended MLAs of the Indian National Congress—Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha, Basanta Das, and Sashi Kanta Das—have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the party's state headquarters in Guwahati, ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.

A power struggle within the Indian National Congress party continues, with Siddaramaiah responding to claims of spying on MLAs amidst his tussle with Shivakumar.

Iran is reeling a day after the United States and Israel carried out a large attack that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A rioting case has been booked against MLAs and an MP for holding a Kambala Kare foundation programme, defying prohibitory orders issued by the Udupi Deputy Commissioner around the proposed land.

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana stressed the importance of mutual respect between officials and MLAs for effective legislative functioning.

Congress MLAs in Rajasthan protested an India-U.S. deal in the Assembly, gathering at the entrance and holding placards while wearing t-shirts emblazoned with 'PM is compromised'.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar lost his composure in the state assembly after opposition MLAs accused his government of ruling with “guns and bullets”.
Dozens of first-term Congress MLAs urge leadership to include them in the cabinet, advocating for young leadership to boost government effectiveness.

First-time Congress Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Karnataka have petitioned the party's high command, seeking cabinet positions.
A foreign tour by Congress legislators aligned with CM Siddaramaiah has intensified a power struggle with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over a rumored leadership transition. While legislators claim the trip is routine, insiders view it as a tactic to counter Shivakumar's push for a CLP meeting to discuss a change in leadership.

Kerala's Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan has dismissed reports of internal discord within the Congress party regarding seat-sharing for the upcoming state elections, stating the process was completed smoothly.

The Chhattisgarh Assembly has passed a new anti-conversion Bill, introducing stricter provisions including mandates for life imprisonment and fines up to ₹25 lakh in specific cases, despite objections from Congress MLAs.
The Odisha Congress party plans to approach the Election Commission of India to investigate alleged attempts to bribe its MLAs in Karnataka prior to the Rajya Sabha election.

Breaking from expectations of retaining most of its 15 sitting MLAs, whose average age is above 63, the party introduced 11 new faces, including six young leaders, two women and one non-Muslim…

The ongoing partial government shutdown, now in its second month, has led to 50,000 TSA officers working without pay, prompting the U.S. to warn that some airports may be forced to shut down due to the funding standoff, as lawmakers continue to debate DHS funding.

The Congress accused the BJP of "vote chori" and "murdering democracy" in Haryana's Rajya Sabha elections after cross-voting and invalid ballots marred the contest. Despite acknowledging internal cross-voting and promising strict action against its MLAs, the Congress secured one seat, while the BJP won the other. The outcome has ignited a political battle and an internal party crisis.
Revanth Reddy has called upon Congress MLAs to adopt a disciplined approach and abandon any casual attitudes.
The TPCC chief and Nizamabad MLAs have met with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to discuss key development projects in the region.
Five candidates are vying for four vacant seats amid massive allegations of poaching of MLAs

National Conference describes protest rallies as “mourning gatherings”, noting that Khamenei was not just a head of state, but a revered religious leader to many Kashmiris; MLAs say L-G promised to review cases ahead of Id

Kerala, which was recently rechristened as Keralam, will vote in a single phase on April 9. The votes for the 140-member assembly will be counted on May 4.

The BJP MLAs, including Ministers, boarded two luxury buses to the port town after a crucial meeting with senior party leaders at the BJP state party headquarters on Saturday (March 14, 2026).

The Chair announced the suspension of 30 Congress MLAs, their suspension was revoked a while later

K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) has strongly criticized the Speaker's verdict regarding defector MLAs, labeling it undemocratic and shocking.
Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar extends his stay in Delhi for party events marking his six years as KPCC president, with plans for a dinner for MLAs.
The Opposition MLAs caused a ruckus in the House alleging that the BJP leader Vinayak Tamrakar was involved in the farming in Durg district and claimed that he enjoyed protection from the ruling party
A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) highlights that only 10% of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) in India are women.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with Odisha's BJP MLAs and candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls, including party nominees Manmohan Samal and Sujeet Kumar, and independent Dilip Ray.

Punjab Congress MLAs staged a walkout and protested during the Governor's address, with some also seeking a probe into an alleged security breach involving a brass band in the House.

Ahead of Assembly elections in Assam, three suspended Congress Members of Legislative Assembly have joined the BJP, with Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita welcoming their support for the BJP's ideology.

The Congress party released its first list of 42 candidates for the Assam polls, including Gaurav Gogoi and re-nominated five sitting MLAs, with former State party president Ripun Borah making a comeback.

During the Gujarat Assembly Budget session, opposition MLAs are demanding action against individuals responsible for 'wrongful deletions' of names from electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
The former MP urges leaders and MLAs to refrain from airing their views in public on leadership issue
DKS has made an appeal to Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to avoid lobbying activities in Delhi.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that first-time Congress MLAs will not be given cabinet berths in the upcoming reshuffle.

To a query on his silence on statements issued by various leaders, Shivakumar said it is the Chief Minister who has to regulate Ministers and MLAs

An undated letter, reportedly signed by 31 first-time Congress legislators, has surfaced, demanding at least five Cabinet berths during a proposed reshuffle, adding to the Congress government's internal leadership crisis.

I will meet Chief Minister on behalf of Dalit MLAs, says the BJP leader